Toy motor car of a Talbot Lago Racer
Object No. 91/312
Between February 1952 and June 1961 Goodwood (Australia) Productions made range of zinc diecast scale model toy cars. These Micro Models effectively documented the Australian car manufacture industry featuring cars, trucks and specialist vehicles. The Museum has a complete range of the company's products that in effect provides a microcosm of motoring in Australia in the 1950s. Selling for between 55 cents and $1.25, they offered children an opportunity to play with vehicles they saw on the street every day. As John Chittleborough recalled of his own childhood collection of Micro Models, the 'were more desirable than Matchbox as they represented familiar outlines. The articulated Peters Ice Cream truck was of particular interest … as these were a common sight transporting milk from Murray Bridge to Adelaide. I took great pleasure in owning a Micro Holden - just like the neighbour's car.' Production ceased when the company could no longer compete with the popular, and prolific, British Dinky and Corgi toys.
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Summary
Object Statement
Toy motor car, 'Micro Models', Talbot Lago Racer, made by Goodwood (Australia) Productions Pty Ltd, Australia, 1952-1961
Physical Description
Toy motor car, 'Micro Models', Talbot Lago Racer, made by Goodwood (Australia) Productions Pty Ltd, Australia, 1952-1961 Toy car model of Talbot Lago racer with driver, made from diecast zinc in a two piece riveted construction. The car is finished with red enamel paint and silver detailing. The driver is finished in cream enamel. The tyres are black rubber. The number "2" has been stencilled to the side of the car in white paint.
DIMENSIONS
Height
30 mm
Width
40 mm
HISTORY
Notes
Purchased from Mr Tony Parkinson's collection of 124 Micro Models. Originally owned by individual owners as toys.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased 1991
Acquisition Date
22 May 1991
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